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New Microsoft store to open in Staten Island Mall

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Excited fans enter the Microsoft retail store at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, after it opens on Feb. 8, 2014. Microsoft's second specialty store in New York, the technology giant will open for business in the Staten Island Mall's center court on June 28.
(Photo courtesy of Microsoft)

To be located on the New Springville Mall's lower level, the store will offer an assortment of products, including Windows 8.1 PCs, tablets, Windows Phones, Xbox One, Microsoft Office 365 and more.

"This marks Microsoft's second specialty store in New York, which delivers a premium retail experience that is entertaining and educational and gives customers choice, value and service with their technology purchases," said Jessica Ragsdale, Microsoft's Staten Island specialty store manager.

"The local community has been wonderful to work with, and we couldn't be more excited to begin our retail efforts in Staten Island," she added.

Knowledgeable staff will be on hand at the new store to answer questions, make recommendations, and help with PC setups and other services.

"We are thrilled to be part of the Microsoft family. The Staten Island Mall is always trying to be the best in class shopping experience for our customers and community," said David Albertson, senior marketing manager for the Mall.

While the Microsoft store will open at 10 a.m. on June 28, customers are invited to line up as early as 8 a.m. to take advantage of grand opening special offers. Early birds may be able to cash in on a Dell Venue Pro 64GB for just $129.

In 2009, Microsoft Corp. opened its first Microsoft retail store in Scottsdale, Ariz. Since then, Microsoft has opened more than 90 retail locations and welcomed more than 379 million customers.